Chicken in Yogurt Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 7
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 296.4
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 130.7 mg
  • Sodium: 484.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 52.0 g

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Introduction

Great with a salad, or a little rice pilaf. Great with a salad, or a little rice pilaf.
Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients

    3 lbs. chicken; boneless, skinless breasts
    1/2 cup plain yogurt
    1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
    2 garlic cloves, chopped
    2 tsp garam masala
    1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
    1 tsp coriander powder
    1 tsp salt
    2 TB sunflower or olive oil
    1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    1 medium onion, thinly sliced
    1/2 cup water
    1 green chili, chopped (optional)
    2 TB chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Cut 2-3 slits, 1 inch long and 1/2 inch deep, in each piece of chicken. Set aside. In a small bowl mix yogurt, chopped ginger, garlic, garam masala, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt. Pour over chicken and mix well. Heat oil in a heavy skillet. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds until seeds are golden brown. Add sliced onions. Fry onions until golden brown, stirring as needed. Add chicken along with the marinade and fry for 8-10 minutes. Add the water, chopped green chili and cilantro and stir well. Cover with a lid and reduce heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Adapted from Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India


Number of Servings: 7

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